Governing Differences: Social Diversity, Polycentric Political Economy and Modus Vivendi

This book discusses the crisis in modern governance rooted in the social fragmentation of modern society, the expanding diversity of values, beliefs and lifestyles generated by globalization and the technological revolution. Chapters advocate for a convergence of the institutional theory of polycentricity and the political philosophy of modus vivendi – live and let live – as a basic conceptual framework to uphold a peaceful and tolerant society, while presenting detailed analysis of a wide range of case studies.

This book is a critical resource for students and scholars of political science and public policy in addition to those studying political philosophy, sociology, moral theory or institutional systems. Policymakers and practitioners involved in governance will also find this invaluable due to its timely focus on the tensions generated by pluralism and how they can be alleviated.